NYPD: Thieves Want Phones, iPads More than Cash
NY Daily News
An e-crime wave is sweeping the city with iPads, smartphones and other pricey devices now more popular with Big Apple thieves than even cold hard cash, cops say.
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Artwork by Zalman Kleinman
Today, the 10th of Kislev is marked by Chabad Chassidim all over the world in celebration of the release of Rabbi Dovber of Lubavitch from the Czar's prison in 1826. Fifty six years later, in 1882, an anti-religious newspaper called 'Hamelitz,' published by the Haskalah/Zionist movement, “described” how the Chassidim in the Lithuanian town of Shvintzan conducted themselves throughout the Yud Kislev celebrations.
Flashback: Yud Kislev Adventures in 1882
Artwork by Zalman Kleinman
Today, the 10th of Kislev is marked by Chabad Chassidim all over the world in celebration of the release of Rabbi Dovber of Lubavitch from the Czar’s prison in 1826. Fifty six years later, in 1882, an anti-religious newspaper called ‘Hamelitz,’ published by the Haskalah/Zionist movement, “described” how the Chassidim in the Lithuanian town of Shvintzan conducted themselves throughout the Yud Kislev celebrations.
Photos: Orange County Children Prepare for Chanukah
Children make creative Chanukah Menorahs at Chabad of Orange County, headed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston.
Judge Cites Shlichus for Letting Rabbi Off the Hook
Cambridge News
Illustration Photo
The rabbi for Cambridge has appeared in court for using his mobile phone while driving. The spiritual leader who works at Addenbrooke’s and Papworth hospitals as well as Cambridge University pleaded guilty to the offence when he appeared before magistrates.
Jacksonville Mayor Proclaims Chabad of Southside Day
Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown
Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown proclaimed Sunday, Dec. 4 “Chabad of Southside Day” to coincide with the Florida organization’s fifth anniversary celebration.
World’s Largest Dreidel Gets Spruced Up
My Central Jersey
The large dreidel on the front lawn of the Chabad Jewish Center on Valley Road in the Basking Ridge section has been touched up just in time for Hanukkah.
New Engagement!
Eli (Ben R’ Shmuel) Labkowski (Brunoy, France) and Chaya (Bas R’ Yitzchok Dovid) Rosenberg (Montreal, Canada)
L’Chaim Wednesday night at Lubavicher Yeshiva
570 Crown St. [hall entrance on Albany Ave.]
Video: Can Words Convey Infinity?
Torah Cafè
If all languages are able to convey complex layers of meaning, why is Hebrew referred to as the Holy tongue?
The Local
'Pogromly' game board
The members of a Neo-Nazi terrorist cell suspected of slaying at least 10 people in Germany between 2000 and 2010 sold an anti-Semitic version of the board game 'Monopoly' in order to finance their murderous activities, authorities said.
German Neo-Nazis Sold Anti-Semitic Monopoly Game
The Local
‘Pogromly’ game board
The members of a Neo-Nazi terrorist cell suspected of slaying at least 10 people in Germany between 2000 and 2010 sold an anti-Semitic version of the board game ‘Monopoly’ in order to finance their murderous activities, authorities said.
Baby Girl!
Mendy and Chavie (nee Kalmanson) Schechter (New Orleans, LA)
Baby Girl!
Chaim Leib and Chanie Hildeshaim (Toronto, Canada)
CI Chabad Served Thanksgiving Dinner to Over 1,000
1,041 local area seniors – most of whom are low-income and frail – were served traditional Thanksgiving meals with all the trimmings this year by the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island, it was announced by Rabbi Moshe Wiener, JCCGCI’s Executive Director.
On the sidelines of the recent Conference of Shluchim, a group of individuals gathered recent to discuss an issue close to their hearts: The ongoing efforts to preserve and share the Rebbe’s recorded legacy.
Group Gathers to Discuss Rebbe’s Recordings
On the sidelines of the recent Conference of Shluchim, a group of individuals gathered recent to discuss an issue close to their hearts: The ongoing efforts to preserve and share the Rebbe’s recorded legacy.
Baby Girl!
Netanel and Merrelle Zilberman (New Haven, CT)
In 1940, the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn arrived in Gothenburg, Sweden for what would be the last stop on his harrowing rescue from war-torn Europe.
A New Mikvah In Gothenburg, Sweden
In 1940, the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn arrived in Gothenburg, Sweden for what would be the last stop on his harrowing rescue from war-torn Europe.
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